Mellomeade Subdivision

Key facts from Mellomeade Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

residential_subdivision (Passim)

Units / lots

Phase 1: 50 lots (Lots 1-50); Phase 2: 55 lots (Lots 1-55); Phase 3: 76 lots (Lots 56-131) pending final plot plan. Total planned: 181 lots (Page 1 title & recitals)

Assessments & dues

Amount determined annually by Board of Directors; not specified in document (Article IV, Section 2(a))

Special assessments

Allowed: one or more Special Assessments per year for construction, reconstruction, inordinate repair/replacement of Common Areas or other purposes deemed appropriate by Board (Article IV, Section 2(b))

Collections & liens

Lien filed if 90 days late; continuing lien on Lot until paid; personal obligation of owner; Association may foreclose using power of sale in accordance with Mississippi law (Article IV, Section 3(a)-(b))

Reserves & fees

4% of the Annual Assessment plus 8% interest per annum after 30 days late (Article IV, Section 2(a)a, (b)a)

Pets

Dogs, cats, other household pets may be kept, provided not kept for commercial purpose. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept. (Article VI, Section 1(k))

Parking & vehicles

Allowed temporarily for visitors; no more than one night (Article VI, Section 1(s))

Fences

All walls and fences must be approved by ARC. No fence shall be constructed more than two (2) feet in front of the rear wall of the residence. Fences on corner lots may not extend beyond the corner of the side of the dwelling toward the str (Article VII, Section 3(k))

Architectural approval

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) must review and approve all plans for any improvements (including construction, grading, tree removal, landscaping) prior to commencing any construction activity. Examples: new construction, structural r (Article VII, Section 1(a)-(b))

Home business

Not allowed: no business or trade of a commercial nature (Article VI, Section 1(b))

Signs & flags

Restricted: one sign not more than standard advertising property for sale or during construction; temporary personal signs allowed; no signs in common areas without approval; no sign advertising a business. Flag poles prohibited except atta (Article VI, Section 1(j); Article VII, S)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum front setback: 75 feet for any structure. Side and rear setbacks measured from property lines. For some Lots, ARC may approve specific deviations due to terrain, drainage, or proximity of adjacent structures. (Article VII, Section 3(h))

Maintenance

Each Member responsible for maintenance of his Lot and Dwelling. Association may maintain if Member fails, and assess costs as Damage Assessment. Association responsible for Common Areas. (Article V, Sections 1-4)

Use restrictions

All lots and houses are to be for residential use only. No business or trade of a commercial nature may be carried on upon any lot. Garage sales, yard sales or other personal trade are not allowed. (Article VI, Section 1(b))

Voting & meetings

Class A Members: one vote per Lot owned; Class B Member (Developer): one vote per Lot owned in Phase 2 and (if Phase 3 effective) Phase 3. When more than one owner, one vote per Lot exercised jointly. Suspended if Member not in good standin (Article II, Sections 2, 3(a)-(b), (g))

Amendments

Covenants may be amended prior to December 31, 2033 only by an instrument executed by the Association and the then owners of two-thirds (2/3) of the Lots in the subdivision. After that date, covenants automatically extend for successive 10- (Article VIII, Section 3(a)-(b))

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.